Located between Lyon and Avignon, the area of the Drôme initially surprises visitors with the variety of its landscapes. From the hills in the north of the département to the lavender fields in the south towards Provence, there are numerous amazing views and sites which are famed throughout France and, in some cases, further afield.

The quirky Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval ; Romans’ shoe museum ; the town of Valence ; the Vercors Natural Park ; the Tour de Crest ; Clairette de Die ; Château de Grignan ; the climate station at Nyons ; these are all places you should not miss.

However, the Drôme continues to surprise with its gastronomy – wine, truffles, olives, ravioli, picodon, suisses, nougat ; and the skills of its artists and craftsmen – pottery from Dieulefit, ceramics from St-Uze, woodturning from Royans, scourtins from Nyons (kind of olive oil filter) ; as well as its outdoor activities – climbing, cycle tours, canoeing, canyoning.

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